New Delivery Delays?
05-25-2021, 04:50 PM
#121
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Great News
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05-25-2021, 06:14 PM
#122
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Same here and you and I have almost the exact same schedule. I keep telling myself it's just gonna take a few more days for it to sort itself out. My understanding is anytime you resubmit a new configuration, any exclusive manufacture options have to be re-approved. Did you ask your SA what your production status number went to? Mine went from 200 back to 170
05-26-2021, 11:14 AM
#123
My GT4 has been released to a carrier at the Port of Baltimore. I should be notified that it’s on a truck soon (hoping today/tomorrow).
It was processed into the port on 5/17. The last update showed a quality hold until 6/4, so it’s well ahead of schedule!
FWIW - I was concerned that the TPMS sensor “fix” could involve breaking the factory bead of each tire to insert a sensor. While the bead gets broken at some point once tires are changed, there’s nothing as good as the factory balance and seal.
My GM told me that they don’t touch the wheels. The sensor is located on the underside of the car. They lift the car, attach the sensor, and then drive it so the car “learns” the setting. I don’t know if they actually lift the car or if they drive over a “pit” with a tech below. And I don’t know if the car is driven, or put on a machine (roller) to simulate miles so the TPMS sensor can “learn” the settings. Once everything checks out they will load on a truck.
I was relieved that they are not changing the bead-seal or balance of the wheels. It could arrive at the dealer any day as we are only about 4 hours from Baltimore (probably 5 if driving a big rig).
Woohooo!
It was processed into the port on 5/17. The last update showed a quality hold until 6/4, so it’s well ahead of schedule!
FWIW - I was concerned that the TPMS sensor “fix” could involve breaking the factory bead of each tire to insert a sensor. While the bead gets broken at some point once tires are changed, there’s nothing as good as the factory balance and seal.
My GM told me that they don’t touch the wheels. The sensor is located on the underside of the car. They lift the car, attach the sensor, and then drive it so the car “learns” the setting. I don’t know if they actually lift the car or if they drive over a “pit” with a tech below. And I don’t know if the car is driven, or put on a machine (roller) to simulate miles so the TPMS sensor can “learn” the settings. Once everything checks out they will load on a truck.
I was relieved that they are not changing the bead-seal or balance of the wheels. It could arrive at the dealer any day as we are only about 4 hours from Baltimore (probably 5 if driving a big rig).
Woohooo!
05-26-2021, 11:35 AM
#124
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My 992 has been sitting at my local dealer for almost 2 weeks (“stop sale” until TPMS fixed) ... the TPMS parts are due to arrive from Germany today and delivery scheduled for Saturday AM ! 😃
05-26-2021, 11:42 AM
#126
At least it made it to the Dealer, you can go look at it...SMH Mines sitting at the port probably on daily joy rides LOL
05-26-2021, 01:18 PM
#128
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FWIW - I was concerned that the TPMS sensor “fix” could involve breaking the factory bead of each tire to insert a sensor. While the bead gets broken at some point once tires are changed, there’s nothing as good as the factory balance and seal.
My GM told me that they don’t touch the wheels. The sensor is located on the underside of the car. They lift the car, attach the sensor, and then drive it so the car “learns” the setting. I don’t know if they actually lift the car or if they drive over a “pit” with a tech below. And I don’t know if the car is driven, or put on a machine (roller) to simulate miles so the TPMS sensor can “learn” the settings. Once everything checks out they will load on a truck.
My GM told me that they don’t touch the wheels. The sensor is located on the underside of the car. They lift the car, attach the sensor, and then drive it so the car “learns” the setting. I don’t know if they actually lift the car or if they drive over a “pit” with a tech below. And I don’t know if the car is driven, or put on a machine (roller) to simulate miles so the TPMS sensor can “learn” the settings. Once everything checks out they will load on a truck.
However... nothing magic about how the factory installs the tires - and the port is trained to match what they do (but probably under more guidance/visual inspection)- so even if they did have to dismount the tires, they should be as good, if not better, than the factory install.
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05-26-2021, 01:34 PM
#129
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@Bekim911 According to the post above from "Needmoregarage," his her GT4 has been released to a carrier at the Port of Baltimore.
I could be COMPLETELY wrong here... but the TMPS sensors are in the actual wheel (connected to the valve stem). I'm not sure how the sensor for the Tire Pressure could be on the understide of the car - but who knows.
However... nothing magic about how the factory installs the tires - and the port is trained to match what they do (but probably under more guidance/visual inspection)- so even if they did have to dismount the tires, they should be as good, if not better, than the factory install.
However... nothing magic about how the factory installs the tires - and the port is trained to match what they do (but probably under more guidance/visual inspection)- so even if they did have to dismount the tires, they should be as good, if not better, than the factory install.
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05-26-2021, 01:50 PM
#131
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My GM told my husband when he stopped by the dealership yesterday. Generally, I ask my SA or GM for updates whenever I want to know. Of course they only know what’s reported in the system. I’ll be checking tomorrow if I don’t get news today.
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05-26-2021, 02:29 PM
#133
I could be COMPLETELY wrong here... but the TMPS sensors are in the actual wheel (connected to the valve stem). I'm not sure how the sensor for the Tire Pressure could be on the understide of the car - but who knows.
However... nothing magic about how the factory installs the tires - and the port is trained to match what they do (but probably under more guidance/visual inspection)- so even if they did have to dismount the tires, they should be as good, if not better, than the factory install.
However... nothing magic about how the factory installs the tires - and the port is trained to match what they do (but probably under more guidance/visual inspection)- so even if they did have to dismount the tires, they should be as good, if not better, than the factory install.
05-26-2021, 07:27 PM
#134
I was also on the Rcc Classic. So it sounds like sensors will be received at port Saturday? Sounds like I should have my car early next week then.
05-26-2021, 09:06 PM
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My C2S, was also on the RCC Classic, and is still parked in Baltimore. If my car could sing, it might go something like this...
"I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time"
-Otis Redding
"I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away, ooh
I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time"
-Otis Redding
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